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The average annual return an investor sees over a set period of time.

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.

The amount of money a user has stored in a financial repository.

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

A method of trading using borrowed money that usually involves a very high level of risk.

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest

The moment new shares are officially admitted to the stock exchange and open to trading for everyone.